Phase 1 reopens several types of businesses originally closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and avoid overwhelming Virginia’s hospitals, including salons and barbershops, expands capacity limits up to 50% in churches and non-essential retail, and allows outdoor seating at restaurants at 50% capacity.

Restaurant dining rooms will still be closed, and gatherings outside of churches will still be held to a 10-person limit, as Gov. Northam’s stay-at-home order is still in effect until June 10.

Beaches are notably still closed to everything except exercise and fishing as part of that June 10 order, and entertainment businesses such as theaters, zoos and amusement parks are still closed. Gyms are also still closed except for outdoor classes.

Childcare centers remain open for children of working families, and summer camps will remain closed in Phase 1.

Here’s the breakdown:

Salons and barbers

Personal grooming businesses can reopen by appointment only in phase 1, and face masks are required (businesses must provide face coverings for clients to wear). Capacity must not exceed 50%, with only one appointment per service provider at a time.

Restaurants

Under phase 1 reopening procedures in Virginia, no customers are allowed inside any restaurant. If businesses have a permit for outdoor seating, they can fill that area at 50-percent capacity. Customers will need to be spaced out.

Some restaurants, like Four Eleven York in Norfolk are even going beyond what the governor is requiring. Their website says they’re conducting temperature checks and if anyone’s exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit, they and everyone in their party will be asked to leave.

10 On Your Side also spoke with Brian Williams, the owner of Terrapin Restaurant in Virginia Beach. Terrapin has an outdoor seating section, but Williams says they are opting to stick to takeout and delivery only.

“We think it’s a little too early to be doing this for us to be feeling safe and keeping our employees safe and guests safe,” he said. “We’re going to take our time and we’re developing policies and procedures right now.”

Churches

Accomack County churches are still being limited to 10 people because of the county’s phase 1 delay. The Richmond Catholic Diocese said Friday its directing its two churches in Accomack to delay Sunday mass until Sunday, May 30.